ADLM Supports Use of Direct-to-Consumer Tests From Reputable Labs with Appropriate Guidance
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) released a position statement today supporting consumers’ efforts to play active roles in their healthcare by ordering their own laboratory tests. The statement emphasizes that such direct-to-consumer testing should be performed only by reputable laboratories that are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and that are committed to providing clear information and guidance to help consumers interpret the results.